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Sweet Fitness Kickboxing
“Also when you sign-up on the 1st free session they drop the registration fee, they also give you a badass swag bag when you join with boxing gloves, wraps, and a shirt or tank top.”
Best Martial Arts Classes in Chico, CA
24 gyms listed · 10 in Chico · 1 open 24/7 · 16 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Epperson Brothers Kenpo Karate Dojo
“I've trained with sensei Chuck for the past 5 years and I've never in my 40+ years of involvement in martial arts met anybody with a better understanding of movement .”
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Standalone MMA
“Another reason I think this gym is so cool is I think the coaches and fellow students do a really good job of taking care of new students, and by this I mean they work at your level and build you up from there so you have a good solid foundation in t...”
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Seishindo Karate
- Learn
- Sensei
- Respect
“Shane connects with each child he teaches, knows their quirks and personalities, and quietly teaches them in a way that both makes them feel safe and able to make mistakes, while at the same time pushing and challenging them and building their confid...”
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Ascab Capoeira Chico
- Adults
- Community
- History
“ASCAB Capoeira classes include music, the Portuguese language, team work, martial arts theory and also train for strength, endurance and flexibility like no other movement class can offer.”
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Haley's Martial Arts Center
“Great place to learn Karate.”
The 24 gyms listed for Chico, CA teach martial arts and combat sports. Styles taught, kids' programs and class times come from each gym's own pages, with star ratings from public reviews.
Area overview: Chico, CA
10 of the 24 gyms we list are based in Chico; the other 14 serve Chico from towns including Grass Valley (55 mi), Oroville (22 mi) and Yuba City (44 mi). The gyms on this page are rated from 4.4 to 5.0 across 785 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the gyms on this page are "confidence", "atmosphere" and "community". 1 is open around the clock; 15 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 1 offers a free trial or consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 23 of the gyms on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 13 list a public email and 5 take bookings online. We count these figures across the gyms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the gym before you enroll.
Which gyms listed for Chico show a timetable online?
23 of the 24 gyms have a website on file. The useful ones name the instructor against each slot and mark which classes take beginners. A site built around the founder's rank and a contact form tells you nothing about the Tuesday night you would actually be standing in.
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Chico Kuk Sul Academy
“Outstanding instructor and school.”
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Morning Sun Martial Arts
“The owner,Marianne, is 5th degree black belt in Tai Kwon Do and Hapkido.”
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Chico Kodenkan
“She was so joyful as she said that being at the beginning was the best place to be because I had everything to learn ahead of me, and that they loved when new people joined the Dojo, because then everyone could experience the techniques as new again...”
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Seth Weil Martial Arts & Bootcamp
- Self Defense
“I attended a self-defense seminar that was intensive and interactive, full of realistic information that I would be able to use in any real world situation.”
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Cultivate Power Fighting Arts
“Although I was damn near sold at this moment, even though I was there for myself, not my child, They continue to impress me and I am very proud to now call cultivate Power Fighting Arts my new home.”
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Oroville Jiu Jitsu Academy
- Shape
- Environment
- Belt
“This is a really good program with a knowledgeable sensei who truly cares about teaching kids discipline and respect along with the art of self defense.”
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Cover6ix Martial Arts
- Son
“My Son says this place is super Awesome!!”
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Willows Jiu Jitsu & MMA
- Shape
“I highly recommend for anyone that wants to get in shape, learn a new skill, learn self defense, or satisfy your competitive itch.”
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Ground-Up Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy
- Professor
- Confidence
- Train
“I've coached kids in this age range and it's really hard, sometimes impossible to keep their attention but the Instructors at Ground Up keep the kids focused and engaged!”
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Norcal Fitness Co-op
- Train
- Martial Arts
- Jiu Jitsu
“They show take downs ,submissions and fundamentals in a safe and informative manner in the kids class and they are provided the space to practice them.”
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Gold Country Kuk Sool Won
“Without this place and its owner, Tony Reyna, I would never have discovered my passion for teaching and would definitely not be as happy without it and the incredible people there.”
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Yuba City Kuk Sool Won
- Son
- Skills
- Classes
“My kids are young and I highly recommend for other young children as a way to get physical exercise, coordination, discipline and a sense of accomplishment.”
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Phillips Martial Arts and Yoga Center
“This is a really great program for adults and kids to learn the art of Kung Fu.”
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Hikari Ryuza Center
“I can't put a price on the respect, discipline, emphasis of hard-work, and education HR Center promotes, much less the peace of mind knowing my kids will never have to feel helpless if they are senselessly attacked.”
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Avilla Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
- Environment
- Atmosphere
- BJJ
“I haven't visited any of the other BJJ spots in the area, but I would definitely recommend Avilla BJJ to anyone that is looking for a place to train.”
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Body Balance Academy
- Tai Chi
“While I have been athletic all my life, I've discovered that not only have these practices helped me settle my mind and spirit, but the physical health improvements have been remarkable.”
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Grass Valley Kenpo Family Karate
“They have taught me to be a better parent just through watching them with all the kids.”
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Perry Mma Full Circle
“Amazing class I can't say enough for how much of an amazing experience it is to be in this class”
Martial Arts Training Services in Chico, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$88
Maximum cost
$444
National Average
$141
Avg Per Hour Rates
$59
$117
$176
Fair price range is based on 460 cost profiles
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